Density Flashcards

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Density

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the mass of a substance per unit of volume; it describes how tightly packed the particles are

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object

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Relative Density

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The comparison of the density of one material as it relates to another; frequently, the comparison is to the density of water (as in sinking or floating)

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Volume

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A measure of the space that a substance occupies.

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Fluid

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A substance that can flow, such as a liquid or a gas